Dragon Ballis one of Japan’s most successful anime and manga franchises. With over 260 million manga copies sold worldwide and a massively popular anime spanning decades, it seems unstoppable. And yet,there was a time whenDragon Ballstumbled badly on the global stage. The 2009 movieDragonball Evolution, starring Justin Chatwin as Goku and James Marsters as Piccolo, was a colossal failure with fans, critics, and at the box office. Even worse, it reinforced the perception that live-action adaptations of anime could not be done well—a sentiment that only began to shift with Netflix’s successfulOne Pieceseries in 2023....

Sometimesaction moviesaim to be serious genre offerings, yet ironically land in comedy terrain. Thesehilarious films that were never meant to be funnydefy logic with their melodramatic line delivery and ridiculous stunts. Similar to a perfectly choreographed fight scene that ends up with the villain slipping on a banana peel, these films are absurdly funny and oddly unforgettable. Even the biggest franchises aren’t immune to accidental hilarity, withunintentionally hilarious Marvel movie momentstaking audiences by surprise....

The 2000s reimagining of the military sci-fi seriesBattlestar Galacticais so much more than the sum of its battles and jumps. From its satisfying character arcs to its philosophical and theological depths,the show is extremely rewatchable – luckily so, when thePeacockBattlestar Galacticareboot is no longer in the works. The best kind of sci-fi serves as a backdrop to explore issues related to the real world, whichBattlestar Galacticadoes with dramatic, comedic, emotional, and poetic aplomb....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Time Bandits (1981) and Time Bandits season 1. Summary Time Banditsseason 1 revealed many differences between the 2024 Taika Waititi show and the 1981 Terry Gilliam movie it was based on.The 1980s fantasy moviewas adapted into an Apple TV+ show that featured 10 episodes in its first season, allowing for an expansion of the story. Along with this expanded story came many changes, though they followed similar premises, making it a clear remake rather than a show inspired by the movie....

Fantasyis a wide-reaching genre that covers an endless number of different worlds, but there are some special gems that I can never pass up watching on repeat. As a kid, some of my absolute favorite films were fantasy, or at least crossed over into the fantasy genre in some way. Just like in fantasy novels, there are several categories of fantasy, but all of them share an essential characteristic in common, the presence of fantastical things....

As theMarvel Cinematic Universehas grown to be one of the biggest franchises of all time, there have been occasions when its actors have leaked spoilers about upcoming projects. Across theMCU’s movie timeline, the franchise has grown in both scale and scope, with its branching narrative having earned it the status as one of the most popular modern franchises. As such, those who follow the MCU often find themselves hugely anticipating upcoming plot points, character introductions, or other exciting moments....

WhileGreen Lanternisn’t usually seen as powerful a hero asSupermanis, his most powerful villains tell a different story. Over the years, Hal Jordan and his allies inthe Green Lantern Corpshave taken on some of the most terrifying villains around and saved the DC Universe from total annihilation. The Man of Steel might have Kryptonian physiology on his side, but the only limit for a Green Lantern is their imagination and willpower. And thanks to the bravery of people like Hal and John Stewart, they’ve been able to take on tenpowerful villains that prove Green Lanternis a Superman-level hero....

Pokémon TCG Pocketwill have new cards by the end of the year, which should mean more fan-favorite Pokémon for players to collect.Pokémon TCG Pocketrecently announced that it wouldrelease more booster packsby the end of the year. This matches previous data leaks that indicated thatPokémon TCG Pocketwould release a “mini-set” of new cards followed by a fullGenetic Apex-sized slate of cards a few weeks later. WhatPokémon TCG Pocketdevelopers haven’t said is what Pokémon will appear in the new set or what new mechanics would be added with these new cards....

Though originally intended as a limited series,Obi-Wan Kenobinow has the potential to expand into season 2, and there are many reasons why this would be a good idea forStar Warsto pursue. WhileObi-Wan Kenobiwasn’t a massive critical success at the time of its release, the show was still a hit amongst audiences who had been waiting nearly twenty years to see both Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen return toStar Wars. That alone has always madeObi-Wan Kenobia specialStar WarsTV show....

Kraven the HuntercontinuesSony’s Spider-Man Universe, and some information about the expanding franchise is vital before viewing theMarvelcharacter’s live-action debut. The SSU has carved its own niche in the world of superhero cinema, delivering films centered on some of the most iconic characters from Spider-Man’s pantheon, independent ofthe MCU timeline. With theSSU’sKraven the Hunterset to premiere in December 2024, it’s an excellent time to revisit the essential details of this growing cinematic universe....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?coupleGino PalazzoloandJasmine Pinedaaren’t too far apart from each other despiterumors of their split a year ago thanks to Jasmine allegedly cheatingon him.Jasmine and Gino marriedin June 2023. They met during the pandemic on a website where sugar babies meet sugar daddies and started a relationship they made famous on reality TV withBefore the 90 Daysseason 5. The couple has since been seen in three more spinoffs and has filmed two more yet-to-release shows....

Out of all the villains in theOne Pieceseries, the Five Elders are among the most powerful and despicable. The leaders of the World Government are a group of cruel and corrupted individuals who only care for the well-being and happiness of Im, their master. Fans are quite aware of how dangerous these individuals are, as they have proven several times to be a threat to the world. Yet, the newest member of the Five Elders,Figarland Garling, has already shown that he is far more awful than his peers, despite having been properly introduced recently....

Summary The LEGO Group has released a brand-newAhsokaset, showcasing the titular Jedi’s final duel with Thrawn in her recent live-action series. On the extragalactic world of Peridea, Ahsoka and her allies reunited with Ezra Bridger, who had been exiled for a decade since the end of the animated seriesStar Wars Rebels. However, the same was true of theEmpire’s Grand Admiral Thrawn, resulting in an epic confrontation atop the Great Mothers' temple....